A YEAR of inactivity ends tonight for Latchford Albion.
After the easing of restrictions surrounding outdoor sport, the team returns to training at Victoria Park this evening and will train on the facility's new 3G pitch when it officially opens next month.
Subject to final approvals, friendly fixtures could be arranged for the end of April with a league season beginning from May 8 – subject to any government changes.
Albion only managed to play once in 2020 before Covid-19 brought the season to an early conclusion.
During lockdown, head coach Martyn Ellis kept the side together with regular Zoom calls, with events ranging from online training to quizzes to keep spirits up.
Latchford Albion players and coaches have been keeping in touch over Zoom
The club intends to run two teams in the North West Men's League in 2021 – the open age team in Division One and an Alliance side in the Merit League.
New players are welcome to join the team – contact Martyn Ellis on 07976777563 or Michael Byron on 07769788995 for more information.
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